Job Description

Location:

UK, Ideally London or Manchester

Company:

SB Media Group (SupercarBlondie.com and SBXcars.com)


We are looking for a

Lead Web Developer

to spearhead the next generation of the Supercar Blondie digital experience. We are moving toward a

Decoupled (Headless) Architecture

, separating our WordPress content engine from a high-performance frontend.


As the Lead Developer, you will bridge the gap between our rich media content and a cutting-edge user experience. You will be responsible for building a site that is as fast, sleek, and high-performance as the supercars we feature, ensuring that global audiences get an instant, premium experience on any device.

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What will you be doing...

Headless Architecture:

Architect and maintain a decoupled environment using

WordPress (REST API/GraphQL)

as the backend and

React/Next.js

as the frontend.

Performance Engineering:

Optimize for "Core Web Vitals" to ensure the site remains at the top of Google Search rankings and loads instantly for viral traffic.

Scalability:

Work with modern deployment platforms (like Vercel, Netlify, or AWS) to manage high-concurrency events during major car launches.

Interactive UI:

Build custom, high-end interactive components (interactive car galleries, auction timers, etc.) using modern JavaScript frameworks.

Security & API Integrity:

Ensure secure data flow between the WordPress CMS and the frontend, implementing robust caching strategies.

Team Leadership:

Guide the transition from traditional WordPress themes to a modern JavaScript-based stack, mentoring junior developers along the way.
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What have you done before...

Expert-level knowledge of

React.js

and

Next.js

(or similar frameworks like Gatsby/Nuxt).

WordPress Expertise:

Deep understanding of WordPress as a headless CMS, including custom post types,

WPGraphQL

, or the

REST API

.

Modern CSS:

Proficiency in Tailwind CSS, Styled Components, or Framer Motion for high-end animations.

State Management:

Experience with Redux, Context API, or SWR/React Query for data fetching.

DevOps & Deployment:

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Edge Functions, and CDN optimization (Cloudflare).

Backend Knowledge:

Solid understanding of PHP (for WordPress customization) and Node.js.
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The Ideal Candidate

You have a portfolio of high-traffic, visually stunning websites. You understand that for a media brand,

SEO and Speed are everything.

* You are excited by the challenge of "breaking" traditional WordPress to build something faster and more flexible.